5 Tretinoin Mistakes That are Ruining Your Results! | Skincare Tips by The Budget Derm

[@WriteMeASong7]

Im 40 and using tret for anti aging and my skin is amazing. I love this product. Its replaced every single anti aging product I’ve ever bought from expensive brands. There are 2 tips I’d like to share. 1. I apply my .025% tret over freshly cleansed DAMP skin. It spreads better that way and it’ll be absorbed better. I noticed better results applying tret to damp skin. 2. I do not cleanse my face in the morning. I’ll splash water and wash my face real quick with water only, and this step dramatically improved my skin barrier health. The oils skin releases over night are protective and not cleansing them off every day has dramatically improved my complexion and how good my skin looks and feels. It feels younger, thicker and bouncier. I basically cleanse my skin once a day and that’s at night before I apply tret. Most nights I don’t even moisturize since my tret % is so low. It’s not drying for me, it’s just right ❤

[@db-gb5xi]

It's great that works for you but I've seen several derms who say it's best to apply retinoids to dry skin due to the retinoid possibly causing irritation due to being absorbed deeper when damp.

[@WriteMeASong7]

@@db-gb5xi yup that’s the standard advice.

[@kcloveonaleash]

I've had same results doing that routine! I'm 71 and have worked up to 1% in 3yrs. People tell me my skin looks amazing although I def have deep crows feet and forehead furrows😭🤣

[@WriteMeASong7]

@@kcloveonaleash that’s great! 😃 I’ve been at .025% since June 2023, and I’m comfortable here for now. Definitely looking forward to upping my %. My biggest issue is some malasma on top of my forehead. Hormonal shifts with having a baby did some minor damage to my skin despite wearing sunblock religiously every day. I’ve also incorporated black castor oil which I put on every so often, and it adds a certain glow and bounce to the skin. 😊

[@michellekelly2937]

I'm curious to know if you would consider yourself to have "sensitive" skin. That would make a difference for some. Thanks.

[@Vic-nr2jz]

Excellent video. I’ve been using this for about 35 years and get lots of comments on my skin (63yo). She is exactly right.

[@LisaNix2]

Tretinoin has really helped my skin!

[@pamelahinds9593]

OMG love you, love the red outfit, love the new backdrop, love the insta shout outs! Love everything ❤ and especially love the content. 1 petrified 46 yr old menopausal women looking start tret after diligently climbing retinal ladder. Amazing real tips 🎉

[@PMichaels]

Great video. I love the red top, too. You look great! Thanks for all of your excellent advice. 👍🏼

[@angelaharris1112]

I'm 64 and am using now. Have no problems at all.

[@theabispin8032]

I think it’s important to listen to your Skin - not everyone is a good candidate for Tret - if you have done all the barrier supporting things whilst using it and it still doesn’t work for you - it might be worth trying adapaline or using an over-the-counter retinal I just don’t like this notion of you’re gonna age awfully if you don’t use Tret - if you keep destroying your skin barrier and irritating your skin consistently that’s going to age you - so it’s a balance

[@charlestonscnative9083]

Yes, I tried under my dermatologist and actually got a rash on other parts of my body. I showed him and he was like "no more for you", but I was able to tolerate two courses of Accutane for cystic acne when I was younger.

[@hanniehoekstra8511]

Mistake number 6: not using a daytime spf product 😉

[@adsads994]

love your channel! you are glowing, and love how your info is straight forward and to the point.

[@MelissaBarney-f1i]

Sure wished my dermatologist was as helpful as you. So been using this product incorrectly. Thanks for your information. Now I know how to use & what to expect

[@shinebrightly8888]

Thank you, very informative.

[@fionakeith-anderson9538]

Thank you so much, it was watching your earlier videos that started me on my retinol journey, and although I use over the counter retinal/retinol products, not tretinoin (live in UK) the positive changes in my skin have been amazing! Thank you very much!

[@lavayuki]

I use Differin, I used to have acne prone skin as a teen but now I have more dry skin with the odd breakout and clogged pore, I find that my skin is able to tolerate this well rather than Tretinoin.

[@donnaroye]

Love your content!

[@carolslapp4725]

Love this video ❤

[@rosemarysemprez1265]

What about adding peptides

[@olivern4784]

I would be interested in a video for those who tolerate Tretinoin/Tazarotene.

[@jacquelynwathen8676]

Great info

[@777MANAV]

Last tip is useful

[@Allison8663]

My Dr. only prescribed me 0.025 strength will this strength still give me anti-aging benefits?

[@olivern4784]

According to the research, you will get the same results but it will take longer. .

[@Infp996]

Yes

[@patricialobos1263]

I alternate I use tretinion one night and use another routine the other night. I use Agency and it is a little expensive for me so using every other day helps it last longer.

[@shirlybd]

what about the obagi nu derm system ? the instructions are to always use the clear first and follow with the tret mixed with the blender , I have being using it for over 8 years this way , I am 66 and it is a great for my skin.

[@pinayinmelbourne1979]

I’m using Paula’s choice and i’m experiencing purging at the moment but just on my chin and i’ve noticed i have a lot of small closed bumbs in there. So i was thinking it will take time to be cleared up. I’m patiently waiting for the clear skin after.

[@christinasimmers5221]

I have used my prescription tretinoin every night for 6 months now :) I was recently prescribed Hydroquinone 4% for my malasma. Should tretinoin be applied as my first step after cleansing, and then Hydroquinone ? Does the order matter? Thank you 😊

[@etc.5239]

Hydroquinone should be last, as you are only applying it on the dark spots. I use a sterile Qtip to apply. Not much though.

[@amandas-fave-food]

So, tret mixes on subscribing websites such as Curology and Musely are not the way to go? Also, I like to check every product on the Yuka app these days for bad ingredients. I’d like to get the Inkey moisturizer, but it contains phenoxyethanol which I’m trying to avoid. It is a preservative used in so many skincare products. Do you have videos and product suggestions for non-toxin skincare and makeup?

[@minervadroid]

Can a person with ulcerative colitis condition use this cream?

[@sheilahowse916]

What about layering with Argireline and matrixyl?

[@db-gb5xi]

See her video, best anti-aging ingredient since retinoids. Some derms are fine layering peptides with retinoids (usually the retinoid first and then peptides) and some do in the morning and some do every other night.

[@sheilahowse916]

@db-gb5xi thank you so much, I've been putting the Argireline and matrixyl on 1st then tret. I'll reverse thanks to you❤️❤️❤️

[@sheilahowse916]

@@db-gb5xi can you sing me the link?

[@kimgroslouis5587]

Red look good on you. I think it's the first time I see you in that color. Sorry if it is out of subject but it just punched me in the face.

[@elacampusano7341]

Dr. What do you think about products that contain retinol in conjunction with other active ingredients, such as Dr. Shaw's products, Renedis for dark spots, for example?

[@thecatlady4405]

Yes! I commented on another dermatologist's video about them mixing retinol and glycolic acid together even though I always see it recommended against. The people are responding with 'just use moisturizer' as if that will save you from bad ingredient reactions.

[@giv78]

I wonder if it’s okay to use the Dark Spots treatment with tret 0,025% because it’s not very strong

[@kaisaprentice5810]

I am alternating both, but I use .05 tret.

[@belindashort9560]

I have been using tretinoin for 5months now and ive noticed white spots on my face is this common

[@kg811]

I have been Tretinoin for 1.5 to help with those white spots on my skin. I am hoping it will make them go away.

[@denisevermeulen4984]

That sounds like hypopigmentation. I would talk to a dermatologist

[@sibylleacatos]

Pea size ...REALlY ?people don't know ??😂

[@user-hx7mi7ml8u]

A pea size will be enough for the entire face, I’ve found.

[@daisyrose2425]

The mistake is using that stuff😉 You don't need al this harsh , chemical crap on your skin. Nourish & be gentle with your skin.

[@michaelsantiago12]

There’s over a hundred medical studies that will disagree with you. To each their own. My skin has never been better since starting retinoids.

[@carolslapp4725]

I’ve been using it since 2007. I am 60 years old and I look like I’m in my late 40s. 😊

[@user-hx7mi7ml8u]

How can you prove that?

[@alanjames7877]

This channel is run by a science and fact based dermatologist. Probably not a channel for you.

[@diiiraq]

😂😂 Don't be ridiculous